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Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

Poet John Betjeman explores the town of Wellingborough and its magnificent St Mary's Church

Non-Fiction 3 mins

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Overview

The picturesque town of Wellingborough: street scenes, terraces, St Mary's Church and John Betjeman... what more could you ask for?

Genres

Non-Fiction

Country

United Kingdom

Location

Wellingborough

Language

English

Subjects

Wellingborough

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Wellingborough, Northamptonshire

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